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Top Five Wishes for MLB 13: The Show

03:50 PM - October 16, 2012 by RaychelSnr

I think because it come out early in the year, MLB: The Show is often overlooked and/or underrated come “game of the year” voting time. The rapid fire releases of Madden, NHL, FIFA, and NBA games, not to mention this year’s late slate of racing titles, can overshadow a game that typically drops in the first quarter.

However, I think MLB: The Show is, and has been, the best virtual representation of a sport on the market today. Its quality and improvements aren’t necessarily flashy, but, like baseball itself, the game is full of nuances and details that make it a deep and strategic experience.

That said, it has never been perfect either. Gameplay issues, like too many comebackers to the pitcher, can mar the proceedings. The modes are deep, but not always accessible or exciting. Online has certainly been a mixed bag.

Assuming we all want these well-known quirks to be fixed, here are my top five wishes for MLB: The Show...either next year or next generation.

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# 1 Feldman011teen @ 10/16/12 04:02 PM

I think everyone needs to admit that what Madden has done has helped revolutionize the career modes in games. Atleast it sets a bar for others that were lacking to use such things. If this game doesn't get a presentation overhaul, i'll probably skip it this year. The Move integration was a letdown.

# 2 OhDaesu19 @ 10/16/12 04:02 PM

Caley,
Great write up! The only mode I play is online and I only play online league games, never lobby games. With that being said, my #1 wish would be a robust website. Something very similar to a fantasy baseball website where you can make changes to your line up, make trades, pick up free agents, etc and then have it reflected in the Show. That would bring online leagues to the next level!

Also, and I can't take credit for this idea (thank you @openroad_7), a nice little realistic thing that needs to be added would be foul tips caught by the catcher for a strike out.

# 3 sydrogerdavid @ 10/16/12 04:03 PM

I would love to see all these things. Especially the classic teams and moments part.
To add on, my number one wish is for the devs to finally get Busch Stadium to look more authentic.

# 4 seanjeezy @ 10/16/12 04:04 PM

Assuming this is going to become another wishlist thread, I'll post my only wish (maybe not my only wish, but the wish of utmost importance lol) here too: (spoiler tags due to length)

Spoiler

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks storylines and exp based training are good ideas. I want to feel connected to my organization, instead of "player A has an A potential, I better keep him around".

# 5 ps3veron @ 10/16/12 04:14 PM

Wow we're already talking MLB 13, where does the time go?!

I'll be basic here: I loved 12, pretty much the perfect sim.

Some new physics engine (player contacts, again taking this from this year's Madden) would be very much appreciated. A more comprehensive weather engine (ie sudden wind change that would affect the newly developed ball trajectories). Finally, the commentary needs to go, its getting seriously stale.

Apart from that we already have a phenomenal game!

# 6 statum71 @ 10/16/12 04:20 PM

LOVE the idea of MLB Network Intergration.

But.....

Dear Sony,

If you're listening to the Connected Careers idea.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't make the same mistake Madden did: limiting us to ONE user team.

Other than that, great ideas.

# 7 sportdan30 @ 10/16/12 04:21 PM

Love the suggestion of generated counts. That's a must!

COMMENTARY COMMENTARY COMMENTARY.......it needs an overhaul. It's dreadfully stale and boring to an otherwise fantastic game.

# 8 RandallB21 @ 10/16/12 04:28 PM

@seanjeezy
Great post. I agree with all those points.

World Baseball Classic would be a feature I would like to see dropped into one of the next MLB: The Show. Since they already list if the players are US born or not, why not have their country of origin. Every 3 years you have the option to participate in the WBC and, if your Franchise team is good enough, be picked as manager of a team. With that option you would be able to hand pick your team, and the players would either accept or deny your request to join the team.

# 9 addybojangles @ 10/16/12 04:40 PM

I spent a fair amount of time with the Vita version for 12 and all I can ask for is BROADCAST PRESENTATION, PLEASE.

It played quite well, it just needed that broadcast presentation to make it as engaging as its big brother.

# 10 inkcil @ 10/16/12 04:45 PM

Agree with ev'thing EXCEPT connected careers...SONY should NOT include this. Replace Rivalry Mode with a Playoff Mode with a special Playoff Presentation Package.

# 11 TerryP @ 10/16/12 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by inkcil


	Agree with ev'thing EXCEPT connected careers...SONY should NOT include this. Replace Rivalry Mode with a Playoff Mode with a special Playoff Presentation Package.

I agree 100%!. It's been a wishlist item for years now. Not even sure what Rivalry Mode is about, never been curious enough to even take a look at it.

# 12 Mister Magnus @ 10/16/12 05:08 PM

I'd love to see them bolster the Rivalries mode! I think every sports game needs to have something where you can pit two teams against each other for an extended series. I LOVE that The Show realizes this but it needs to add a calendar and more in-depth setup options. Also, across the series stat-tracking, more transparent fatigue, and some added presentation elements in-game and between-games and it would be the sweetest summer distraction of all. It's just a few tweaks away.

# 13 TheLetterZ @ 10/16/12 05:20 PM

Great ideas, Caley.

I'd love to see classic teams in a baseball game. It's something I've been hoping for for years.

# 14 bigdoc85 @ 10/16/12 05:32 PM

Here are my Top 6:

1. Add the ability to create individual teams without creating an entire roster. This would increase classic team play as indicated above without requiring the securing of licenses.

2. MLB Today feature like MLB 2k12 -- showing current match-ups and option to play those match-ups.

3. Greater ability to adjust sliders to allow better playability for casual players (e.g., easier hitting).

4. Implement MLB 2k12 right-stick pitching controls.

5. Include official update rosters separately in the vault.

6. Allow games to be saved and continued later.

# 15 nemesis04 @ 10/16/12 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OhDaesu19


	Also, and I can't take credit for this idea (thank you @openroad_7), a nice little realistic thing that needs to be added would be foul tips caught by the catcher for a strike out.

If you only knew how long this has been on a list!

# 16 ggazoo @ 10/16/12 05:52 PM

I'd love to see MLB Today from the 2K Series. But working.

# 17 bxphenom7 @ 10/16/12 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Feldman011teen


	I think everyone needs to admit that what Madden has done has helped revolutionize the career modes in games. Atleast it sets a bar for others that were lacking to use such things. If this game doesn't get a presentation overhaul, i'll probably skip it this year. The Move integration was a letdown.

eh, I think NBA 2K revolutionized what a career mode should be like instead of madden. MLB The Show definitely hasn't improved the mode drastically after introducing it (which was innovative at the time) so I definitely agree they could learn a few things. I think it handles XP, or training points in this case, the best though.

# 18 JG1986 @ 10/16/12 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdoc22


	Here are my Top 6: 1. Add the ability to create individual teams without creating an entire roster. This would increase classic team play as indicated above without requiring the securing of licenses. 2. MLB Today feature like MLB 2k12 -- showing current match-ups and option to play those match-ups. 3. Greater ability to adjust sliders to allow better playability for casual players (e.g., easier hitting). 4. Implement MLB 2k12 right-stick pitching controls. 5. Include official update rosters separately in the vault. 6. Allow games to be saved and continued later.

6. Allow games to be saved and continued later.

We can do this already.

# 19 JG1986 @ 10/16/12 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JG1986


	6. Allow games to be saved and continued later. We can do this already.

Love the idea of a MLB Network style presentation. Presentation is my biggest gripe with the game. The cut scenes and views are great, but the commentary and TV style presentation are lacking.

# 20 TerryP @ 10/16/12 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JG1986


	6. Allow games to be saved and continued later. We can do this already.

He probably meant for exb. games. I've had quite a number of great exb. games going that I've had to turn off due to time constraints. I would love to see in game saves for exb games as well!

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